What are we going to do about the increasing number of children diagnosed with "mental health" disorders? …
Stories
Once Upon a Time
Since they were very young, my children have loved listening to stories we tell them about "the old days." And one of my favorite things to do with them is to sit, all cuddled together, and read stories before bed. What is it about the magic of stories? …
Further Reading
The recent Pangea conference featured numerous inspirational speakers with diverse backgrounds. …
Pangea – notes from the field
"Pangea: a conference for the future of pediatric wellness" took place this weekend in Chicago. I'm still processing the experience, but I think we've taken a big step toward fulfilling the promise of true integration. …
Flu vaccine update
Given reports circulating today about the JAMA article "proving" flu vaccine safety in young children, and with the flu season upon us, I thought it was time for a flu vaccine update. …
“Free Play” revisited
Since my post on the AAP's "Free Play" statement, I've been contacted by other groups and individuals supporting the same concept. It's a crucial issue, and I thought it would be worthwhile discussing these resources in more detail. …
Acupuncture and Nausea
The New York Times ran a piece last week on the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. As my Letter to the Editor (published in October 10th's Science Times) points out, they completely ignored perhaps the most effective therapy for this condition. …
AAP National Conference wrap-up
Back from the American Academy of Pediatrics' National Conference in Atlanta with a quick wrap-up of integrative pediatrics happenings there. …
In Support of Free Play
Two groups I've been affiliated with over the years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have struck up an unusual partnership. …
ADHD and the Environment
An article in today's on-line version of Environmental Health Perspectives is creating quite a media buzz. …